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Portable Generator Services
4.7(
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Miami Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We moved to Vero Beach from New England and purchased a new portable generator that ran sluggishly. I contacted Brian, who came to Vero to trouble shoot the generator and work with the supplier. After assessing and determining the gas and electrical hookups were effective, Brian realized the supplier's natural gas regulator was defective. The supplier sent us a new regulator which Brian came back to Vero to install. Brian also noted that the gas line provided was too small for the unit and contacted the supplier who provided us the proper hose. I can't say enough good things about Brian. The service he provided was excellent, and his commitment to helping us finally get our generator operating properly was noteworthy. Highly Recommended."
Controller troubleshooting
Transfer switch bypass
Adding a transfer switch
Servicing a KD 2500
Pictures

+23

Response time11 hrs
Response rate87%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LDD Electrical Services
5.0(
33
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Portable Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Miami Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ David did an amazing job repairing my generator! He showed up, quickly diagnosed the problem, got right to work, and had everything taken care of. He gave me a great price, was professional, and made the whole process easy. I’m very happy to have my generator working again. I definitely recommend David to anyone looking for reliable and honest service!"
Installing set of lights,
Installing set of lights,
Installing set of lights,
Installing set of lights,
Installing electrical pan

+49

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Lumix Electrical, LLC
5.0(
33
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Miami Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We highly recommend Lumix Electrical for your electrical needs. Marcello and Carlos have done really great work in our home and were super flexible with us adding on extra requests. As we continue to renovate our home, we plan to continue to use Lumix Electrical for their reliable and professional work."
Outdoor Pergola Lighting and Power
Outdoor Pergola Lighting and Power
Outdoor Pergola Lighting and Power
Garage Elect. Mechanics
Electrical Box

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Piper Construction
4.1(
33
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Portable Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Miami Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Raymond was awesome. Professional, courteous and prompt. He was able to pinpoint the problem with my generator. He wasn't able to fix it on the spot because it was an electrical issue. I decided it wasn't worth the money since the generator was a few years old and decided to buy a tri fuel new one. Definately recommend Piper. Their customer service was great too!"
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ebenezer Faife Painting Services, Corp.
4.9(
57
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Generator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Miami Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This painting company and the owner lived up to his word. Professional in every way. Reasonable pricing and I am going to use them again for another future project. I would strongly recommend this company for your painting needs."
Yaima
Yaima
Yaima
Painted wall for screen projector
Painted wall for screen project

+30

Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Powerup Electric Pros LLC
5.0(
5
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Portable Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Miami Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We provide dependable electric and handyman services for homeowners who need quality work completed efficiently and professionally. From small repairs and installations to home improvement projects, we take pride in clean workmanship, attention to detail, and treating every home with respect.

Chandelier mount
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade

+7

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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